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A simple cardigan with 0 to 2 inches of ease, worked from the bottom up. The hem, cuffs and collar are ribbed, with part of the ribbing worked in contrast yarn and sewn inwards for added detail (optional).
I-cord button bands are also worked in contrast yarn.
To Fit: 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)” or (72-77 (82-87, 92-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137)) cm
Yarn: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls of Holst Garn Supersoft (315yds (288m), 100% wool, 50g) in Main Colour and 1 ball in Contrast Colour, or approx. 1100 (1250, 1400, 1550, 1700, 1850, 2000) yds (1010 (1140, 1280, 1410, 1540, 1680, 1810)m) in Fingering weight.
Needles: US size 6 (4mm), US size 4 (3.5mm) and US size 2.5 (3mm) circular needles. Use dpns or magic loop for sleeves.
Notions: Stitch markers = 7, stitch holders = 5, 1/2” buttons = 8 or 9 depending on size.
Gauge: 25 sts and 34 rows = 4” (10cm) in st st with 4mm needles
32 sts and 40 rows = 4” (10cm) in rib with 3.5mm needles
Difficulty: Intermediate. Uses short rows, I-cord button bands.